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Scaly Tooth Mushroom

Sarcodon imbricatus

LOW RISK

Identification: Sarcodon imbricatus (Scaly Tooth)

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Caractéristiques clés

  • Cap dark brown
  • robust
  • covered in large
  • dark
  • overlapping scales (imbricate).
  • Hymenium composed of pale
  • brittle
  • decurrent spines (teeth) instead of gills.
  • Stem thick
  • pale brown
  • often eccentric.
  • Terrestrial growth
  • typically associated with coniferous trees (pine/spruce).
Couleur :

Dark brown (cap), Pale buff/tan (spines and stem)

Odeur :

Slightly mealy or spicy odor

Mode de croissance :

Single

Environnement :

Хвойний ліс (Coniferous forest floor)

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Coniferous forest, among moss and pine needles.

Distribution :

Widespread across Europe, including Ukraine.

Saisonnalité :

Late summer to autumn

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

Low - primarily collected locally in some regions; often rejected due to bitterness.

Gamme de prix :

N/A

Usage commercial :

None

Espèces similaires

Bitter Tooth

Sarcodon scabrosus

INEDIBLE - extremely bitter taste, potential GI upset.
Différences clés :
  • Stem base often exhibits bluish or greenish tints.
  • Context stains blue/green with KOH.

Hedgehog Mushroom

Hydnum repandum

LOW_RISK - Edible, but requires careful identification.
Différences clés :
  • Cap surface smooth, not scaly.
  • Cap color lighter (buff or apricot).

Action recommandée

Do not consume without absolute confirmation; bitterness is common. Confirm identification via spore print and context reaction.